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BASF to increase Latex Prices

Charlotte, NC, September 21, 2006--BASF announced today that it has, effective September 18, 2006, or as contracts allow, raised prices by four cents per dry pound in the U.S. and Canada on all Styrofan carboxylated styrene-butadiene emulsion polymer prod

Housing Starts Off 6% in August

Washington, DC, September 19, 2006--Housing starts were weaker than expected in August as builders adjusted to a slowing housing market. Housing starts fell 6% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.665 million, the lowest since April 2003.

Builder Confidence Slips in September

Washington, DC, September 18, 2006--Reflecting increasing builder concerns about conditions in the market for new single-family homes, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index declined for an eighth consecutive month.

Report: Nardelli May Get Pay Cut

Atlanta, GA, September 18, 2006--Home Depot CEO Robert Nardelli may have to take a cut in his $225 million compensation, after unhappy investors voted against some board candidates by way of protesting Nardelli's pay.

Shaw Awards “Voice of Consumer’ in Design

Dalton, GA, September 18, 2006--Esteemed interior designers from across the country were welcomed to Shaw’s Research and Development facility for the fourth annual Visions Retreat and first annual Visions Design Award ceremony from August 20 through 22.

Shaw To Launch Renovated Website

Dalton, GA, September 15, 2006--Shaw Industries will soon re-launch a renovated website at shawfloors.com, featuring better, bolder room scene images, interactive visualization tools and improved dealer and consumer services. The revised edition will be v

Wootton to Retire From Columbia, Pray Appointed EV

Danville, VA, September 14, 2006--Columbia Flooring today announced the appointment of Greg Pray to the newly created position of executive vice president. Pray joins the company from high-pressure laminate manufacturer Nevamar Company LLC.